Wrongful death occurs when one person’s negligence leads to the death of another. The law allows you to sue that person if your loved one was the person who died. There are stipulations and requirements to be able to bring a wrongful death case. According to FindLaw,...
While many long-term care facilities provide conscientious, compassionate and competent care to elderly residents, abuse and neglect occur with distressing frequency. Your elderly loved one can come to harm as a result of either abuse or neglect, but they are...
If someone you love resides in a nursing home, you naturally expect top-quality care. Staff provides medication, offering a nutritious diet, and keeping residents socially engaged. When it comes to those residents who have difficulty with mobility, staff must also...
Youth sports are a popular summertime activity for many Tennesse children. Playing sports has a variety of benefits, but can also come with the risk of injury. Who is liable when your child suffers an injury while playing youth sports? Assumption of risk When you...
While you may plan ahead for many events, one you may not think of right away is your death. When it comes to estate planning, knowing what is commonly found in an advance directive is important. These legal documents contain many benefits for someone looking to plan...
A negligent driver behind the wheel collided with your vehicle, leaving you injured. To get fair and full compensation, you must understand the extent of your injuries. Mayo Clinic helps you determine if the aches and pains in your neck signify whiplash. Do not...
While it is a difficult decision for families to make, nursing home care is crucial for many seniors unable to care for themselves. And while a majority of nursing homes take patient care seriously, others are majorly lacking. When care is lacking, there is a greater...
When agencies began gathering data about traffic accidents for 2020, people expected to see much lower numbers than in 2019. After all, there were significantly fewer vehicles on the roadways across the country. NBC News reports that the preliminary data show that in...
When you think about distracted driving, you probably envision driving while trying to text. But distracted driving encompasses any activity that removes your full attention from the road in front of you. In Tennessee, according to Hands Free Tennessee, it is illegal...
Estate planning involves more than just deciding how to divvy up your assets and properties after your death. You may also include documents in your estate plan that dictate your preferences for end-of-life or life-saving treatment and care. Such documents may prove...